NEWS & EVENTS
2024
Midsummer Jazz in the Park at Loseley Park - Sunday 30th June 2024 from 5pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for GUTS at Loseley Park near Godalming. The band have been invited back to play a set in Loseley Park's beautiful walled garden for this year's "Midsummer Jazz in the Park" concert. And after our big band set, vocalist Joanna Eden presents her "Embraceable Ella"show celebrating the music of her vocal hero Ella Fitzgerald. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk/listings/loseley-park-2024
Jazz at Park Church, Aldershot with The Farnham Big Band and Anna Merry - Saturday 22nd June 2024 at 7:30pm
Farnham Big Band and Anna Merry are delighted to be appearing in Aldershot in a fundraising concert for Challengers, the locally-based charity that gives disabled children and young people the opportunity to play, have fun, and make friends in a safe and supportive environment . We will be performing a varied and exciting programme of vocals and instrumentals and raising funds for this very deserving cause. For more information and to book your tickets: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Music in the Meadow at Gostrey Meadow, Farnham - Sunday 9th June 2018 at 3pm - 5pm
Farnham Big Band Free Outdoor Concert in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham featuring Anna Merry on vocals. The band are again playing in Farnham Town Council's "Music in the Meadow" series of free summer concerts. Bring along a picnic or just have fun in the sun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere next to the River Wey. Treat yourself to afternoon tea and cake, homemade by the chosen charity.
46th Annual Farnham Beer Festival at the Farnham Maltings - Saturday Lunchtime Session on 20th April 2024 at 12pm to 3pm
Following our well-received appearances at the Farnham BeerEx in 2022 and 2023, Farnham Big Band are featuring at the Saturday lunchtime session this year. We will be playing two sets on stage in the Great Hall with the wonderful Anna Merry on vocals. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.farnhambeerex.org.uk/index.html
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2023
The Albion Tavern, Farnham - Thursday 7th December 2023 at 8pm
As the Festive Season swings in, Farnham Big Band and Anna Merry return to The Albion to play some old favourites and put everyone in the Christmas mood. No tickets required, so put on something sparkling, come down and join the fun: https://www.thealbiontavernfarnham.co.uk/
The Albion Tavern, Farnham - Thursday 19th October 2023 at 8pm
As we move into autumn Farnham Big Band and Anna Merry are returning to our second home to play a couple of relaxed sets. We will be performing some old favourites and some new tunes too. No tickets required, so come along and join the fun: https://www.thealbiontavernfarnham.co.uk/
Midsummer Latin Jazz at Loseley Park - Sunday 4th June 2023 from 5pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for GUTS at Loseley Park near Godalming. The band have been invited back to play a set in Loseley Park's beautiful walled garden for this year's "Midsummer Jazz in the Park" concert. And after our big band set, there is a wonderful Latin Jazz group Qunito ! who will play some sizzling Latin Jazz for a Summer’s evening featuring the rhythms of Brazil and Cuba. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.guildfordjazz.org.uk/listings/loseley-park
45th Annual Farnham Beer Festival at the Farnham Maltings - Saturday Lunchtime Session on 22nd April 2023 at 12pm to 3pm
Following our well-received debut at the 2022 Farnham BeerEx, Farnham Big Band are appearing at the Saturday lunchtime session this year. We will be playing two sets on stage in the Great Hall with the wonderful Anna Merry on vocals. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.farnhambeerex.org.uk/index.html
The Albion Tavern, Farnham - Thursday 16th February 2023 at 8pm
Farnham Big Band and Anna Merry are returning to our favourite Farnham pub to bring romance and swinging jazz to the lucky drinkers and diners. Two days after Valenitine's but there will be plenty of Love songs to put people in the mood. No tickets required so come along and join the fun: https://www.thealbiontavernfarnham.co.uk/
2022
More House School, Frensham - Thursday 8th December 2022 at 7:30pm
Farnham Big Band with vocalist Anna Merry are the star attractions at a fundraising concert in aid of More House School's peerless Music Department. It's a great opportunity to support the school, get together with friends and enjoy some festive music and Christmas cheer. We have put together a great festive set of songs and can't wait!
Tickets at £10 per person include mulled wine / soft drink and a mince pie and there is a cash bar to use during the interval. More information: https://app.classlist.com/events/#/events/view/918710948
The Albion Tavern, Farnham - Thursday 24th November 2022 at 8pm
Farnham Big Band and Anna Merry are squeezing into our favourite Farnham pub to bring swinging jazz to the lucky drinkers and diners. No tickets required so come along and join the fun: https://www.thealbiontavernfarnham.co.uk/
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham - Sunday 26th June 2022 at 1pm - 2pm
Farnham Big Band free outdoor concert in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham. The band are again playing in Farnham Town Council's series of free summer concerts - this time as part of the "Picnic, Proms and Pop in the Park". The whole event runs from 12pm to 6pm and FABB will be playing their set from 1pm. Bring along a picnic, have lunch from the food stalls, enjoy children's rides and circus skills or just have fun in the sun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere next to the River Wey. More information: https://www.farnham.gov.uk/events/music-in-the-meadow-3
"BIG Beech Jubilee Lunch" at Beech, near Alton - Sunday 5th June 2022 at 2pm to 6pm
Farnham Big Band are the main attraction for the "BIG Beech Jubilee Lunch" at Beech, near Alton. We will be playing two sets with the wonderful Anna Merry on vocals and some of our soloists will exercise their jazz chops for a swinging small band set. We have picked several classic numbers to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee - let's hope she appreciates them. Adult tickets £10 (including food) and family tickets for £25. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.beechvillage.org.uk/events/platinum-jubilee-celebration/
44th Annual Farnham Beer Festival at the Farnham Maltings - Friday Lunchtime Session on 8th April 2022 at 12pm to 3pm
Farnham Big Band are the musical attraction for the new Friday lunchtime session at the ever popular Farnham BeerEx. We will be playing two sets on stage in the Great Hall with the wonderful Anna Merry on vocals. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.farnhambeerex.org.uk/index.html
2021
In 2021 FABB started to return to rehearsing and performing, and it's great to be back playing for enthusiastic audiences.
Midsummer Jazz in the Park" Loseley Park - Sunday 23rd June 2021 from 5:15pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for GUTS at Loseley Park near Godalming. The band have been invited back to play a set in Loseley Park's walled garden for this year's "Midsummer Jazz in the Park" concert. And after our big band set, there is a wonderful jazz quartet featuring vocalist Sara Dowling (best jazz vocalist, British Jazz Awards 2019). For tickets, directions and more information: https://guildfordjazz.org.uk/links/jazz-at-loseley-park/
"Jazz on the Green" at Beech, near Alton - Sunday 8th August 2021 at 2pm to 6pm
Farnham Big Band are the star attraction for "Jazz on the Green" at Beech, near Alton. We will be playing two sets with the wonderful Anna Merry on vocals and some of our soloists will be letting their hair down for a swinging small band set. Adult tickets £10, under 16s £5 and family tickets for £25. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.beechvillage.org.uk/events/jazz-on-the-green-3/
2020
In 2020 the COVID-19 situation severely limited FABB's ability to rehearse and perform. During lockdown there were lots of Zoom quizzes and later on some COVID-secure rehearsals when regulations permitted.
We also squeezed in a lockdown recording with band members playing at home and Anna singing up a storm.
2019
"Jazz on the Green" at Beech, near Alton - Saturday 1st June 2019 at 2pm to 6pm
Farnham Big Band are the star attraction for "Jazz on the Green" at Beech, near Alton. We will be playing two sets with the wonderful Geoff Kaye on vocals and some of our soloists will be letting their hair down for a swinging small band set. Adult tickets £10, under 16s £5 and family tickets for £25. For tickets, directions and more information: https://www.beechvillage.org.uk/events/jazz-on-the-green-2/
Aldershot's Victoria Day celebrations - Saturday 8th June 2019 at 10am to 11am
Farnham Big Band are the playing for the first time ever at Aldershot's bandstand as part of the town's Victoria Day celebrations. More than 6,000 people visit Aldershot across the day and this year's theme is "The Victorian Seaside". More information: https://www.rushmoor.gov.uk/victoriaday
"Midsummer Jazz in the Park" Loseley Park - Sunday 23rd June 2019 from 4:30pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for GUTS at Loseley Park near Godalming. The band have been invited back to play a set in Loseley Park's walled garden for this year's "Midsummer Jazz in the Park" concert. And after our big band set, Mark Bassey, one of the finest trombone soloists on the UK scene, and award-winning saxophonist Karen Sharp will play an evening of swing in tribute to the jazz legends Count Basie and Duke Ellington. Bring a picnic and your favourite tipple, and rugs and chairs, and spread out on the lawns to enjoy a fantastic evening of top quality entertainment in this beautiful setting in aid of the bowel cancer charity GUTS, whose aim is to improve survival of people with bowel cancer by early detection, and to raise awareness of the disease. Tickets are just £12 each or a group tickets for 4 people for £40, For tickets, directions and more information: https://guildfordjazz.org.uk/links/jazz-at-loseley-park/
Gostrey Meadow, Farnham - Sunday 30th June 2019 at 4pm - 5pm
Farnham Big Band free outdoor concert in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham. The band are again playing in Farnham Town Council's series of free summer concerts - this time as part of the "Picnic in the Park". The whole event runs from 12pm to 6pm and FABB will be playing their set from 4pm. Bring along a picnic, have lunch from the street food stalls or just have fun in the sun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere next to the River Wey. More information: https://www.farnham.gov.uk/things-to-do/town-council-events/picnic-park-stall-application
2018
Thursday 13th December 2018 at 7:30pm Farnham Big Band's "CRACKERS & CHEESE" JAZZ EVENING
Featuring Anna Merry on Vocals. The band will be swinging in the party season with a festive set list of Fun and Frivolity at the Simkins Centre, More House School, Frensham, Farnham GU10 3AP. Fully licensed bar, including mulled wine, cheese and crackers. Tickets at £12/£8 concessions - book now by email to mplace@morehouseschool.co.uk
Sunday 24th June 2018 from 5pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for GUTS at Loseley Park near Godalming. The band have been invited back to play a set in Loseley Park's walled garden for this year's summer jazz concert. And after our big band set, Pete Long, musical director of the acclaimed Ronnie Scott’s Big Band, presents a sensational jazz arrangement of The Planets, Gustav Holst’s hugely influential musical journey across the galaxy and then a tribute to "King of Swing" Benny Goodman's classic clarinet and vibes jazz quintet. Bring a picnic and your favourite tipple, and rugs and chairs, and spread out on the lawns to enjoy a fantastic evening of top quality entertainment in this beautiful setting in aid of the bowel cancer charity GUTS, whose aim is to improve survival of people with bowel cancer by early detection, and to raise awareness of the disease. Tickets are just £12 each or a group tickets for 4 people for £40, Tickets,
Sunday 10th June 2018 at 3pm - 5pm
Farnham Big Band Free Outdoor Concert in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham featuring Geoff Kaye on vocals. The band are again playing in Farnham Town Council's "Music in the Meadow" series of free summer concerts. Bring along a picnic or just have fun in the sun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere next to the River Wey. Treat yourself to afternoon tea and cake, homemade by the chosen charity.
Saturday 14th April 2018 at 7:30pm
Farnham Big Band are playing a joint concert with the Basingstoke Concert Band at The Elizabeth Hall, Hook - "Two for the Price of One". Enjoy hearing each band play in their contrasting styles and then prepare for a full on battle as they joust together at the end ! Tickets £10 (concessions £8) and bring your own drinks and nibbles. Tickets can be purchased direct from band members or by calling 07503 881241. Information about the Basingstoke Concert Band: http://www.bcband.org.uk
Sunday 25th March 2018 at 3.00pm
FABB will blow away your winter blues at Farnham's MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD free indoor concert
The band, with Sam Hay on vocals, will be swinging at The Vineyard Church, Union Road, Farnham GU9 7PT. Bring along an indoor picnic or enjoy homemade treats and warming drinks from the charity stand. More details at: https://www.farnham.gov.uk/things-to-do/free-things-to-do/music-in-the-vineyard
2017
Thursday 14th December 2017 at 7:30pm Farnham Big Band's FESTIVE JAZZ EVENING
Featuring Anna Merry and Sam Hay on Vocals. The band will be swinging in the party season with a selection of festive songs at the Simkins Centre, More House School, Frensham, Farnham GU10 3AP. Fully licensed bar, including mulled wine and mince pies. Tickets at £10/£5 concessions - book now by email to mplace@morehouseschool.co.uk
Sunday 20th August 2017 from 5pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for GUTS at Loseley Park near Godalming. The band have been invited back to play a set in Loseley Park's walled garden for this year's summer jazz concert. And after our big band set, there will be great music from jazz star Joanna Eden with her tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. Bring a picnic and your favourite tipple, and rugs and chairs, and spread out on the lawns to enjoy a fantastic evening of top quality entertainment in this beautiful setting in aid of the bowel cancer charity GUTS, whose aim is to improve survival of people with bowel cancer by early detection, and to raise awareness of the disease. Tickets are just £12 each or a group tickets for 4 people for £40, For tickets, directions and more information: https://guildfordjazz.wordpress.com/links/jazz-at-loseley-park/
Sunday 2nd July 2017 at 3pm - 5pm
Farnham Big Band Free Outdoor Concert in Gostrey Meadow, Farnham featuring Anna Merry on Vocals. The band are again playing in Farnham Town Council's "Music in the Meadow" series of free summer concerts. Bring along a picnic or just have fun in the sun and enjoy the friendly atmosphere next to the river Wey. Treat yourself to afternoon tea and cake, homemade by the chosen charity. Directions and more information: http://www.farnham.gov.uk/events/music-in-the-meadow-2017-07-02
Tuesday 6th June 2017 at 8pm
Farnham Big Band Charity Concert for SENSE at Woodlarks, Farnham featuring Anna Parsons on Vocals. The band have supported the SENSE charity for many years and play an annual concert during their summer camp at Woodlarks in Farnham. This year the theme is HATS, which should be fun for band and audience alike.
Sunday 22nd January 2017 at 3:00pm
FABB will blow away your winter blues at Farnham's inaugural MUSIC IN THE VINEYARD free indoor concert
The band, with Anna Merry on vocals, will be swinging in the New Year at The Vineyard Church, Union Road, Farnham GU9 7PT. Bring along an indoor picnic or enjoy homemade treats and warming drinks from the charity stand.